coral plant

noun

a South American tree, Jatropha multifida, of the spurge family, having showy, scarlet flowers.

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Nearby words

coral fungus, coral gables, coral honeysuckle, coral lily, coral pink, coral plant, coral reef, coral sea, coral snake, coral springs, coral tree

Origin of coral plant

First recorded in 1765–75

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